Side-by-side comparison of mechanisms, dosing, interactions, and stacking potential.
| 5-Amino-1MQ | Tesofensine | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Peptides | Pharmaceuticals |
| Standard Dose | Research indicates 50-150 mg daily via oral administration, typically divided into 1-2 doses. | Research indicates 0.25-0.5 mg daily via oral administration. |
| Timing | Morning dosing preferred. Can be taken with or without food. | Morning dosing only. Avoid afternoon/evening dosing due to stimulant properties and potential insomnia. |
| Cycle Duration | 8-12 week cycles. | 12-24 week cycles. Monitor cardiovascular parameters throughout. |
| Evidence Level | animal_plus_anecdotal | moderate_human |
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) to nicotinamide, generating 1-methylnicotinamide (1-MNA). By inhibiting NNMT, 5-Amino-1MQ increases intracellular NAD+ levels, reduces 1-MNA production, suppresses lipogenesis in adipocytes, and modulates the methionine-homocysteine cycle. In vivo, it significantly reduces body weight, white adipose mass, and adipocyte size through enhanced energy expenditure and altered lipid metabolism.
Research indicates 50-150 mg daily via oral administration, typically divided into 1-2 doses.
Morning dosing preferred. Can be taken with or without food.
8-12 week cycles.
Tesofensine (NS2330) is a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor with affinity for dopamine (DAT), serotonin (SERT), and norepinephrine (NET) transporters. It suppresses appetite through indirect stimulation of alpha-1 adrenoceptor and dopamine D1 receptor pathways, reflecting additive effects of increased NE and DA activity. Tesofensine is a dual-action drug with both anorexigenic properties (appetite suppression) and metabolic properties (increased energy expenditure), silencing GABAergic hypothalamic neurons in the lateral hypothalamus.
Research indicates 0.25-0.5 mg daily via oral administration.
Morning dosing only. Avoid afternoon/evening dosing due to stimulant properties and potential insomnia.
12-24 week cycles. Monitor cardiovascular parameters throughout.
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